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Indian Golden Triangle Tour
06 Days / 05 Nights
Delhi - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri -
Agra - Delhi
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Indian Golden Triangle Tour ::
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive in New Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and
capital New Delhi is the main gateway for travelers.
Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative
and transferred to the Hotel.
Indian Golden Triangle Tour
:: Day 2: Delhi
In the afternoon have sightseeing in Old Delhi &
take a Rickshaw Ride parallel to the Red Fort
through the old city and famous Silk Road and Silver
Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat",
the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and Jama
Masjid, the great mosque of old Delhi. Today also
visit the famous "Humayun Tomb" and "Qutub Minar". "Qutub
Minar" is 71 meter high and consists of five
stories. In 1199 work began on this tower which was
intended to be the most glorious tower of victory in
the world. This tower was damaged twice and repaired
in 1326 and 1368. Before you proceed to the Hotel
drive through the embassy area in New Delhi where
you visit the India Gate and see some impressive
Government Buildings.
Indian Golden Triangle Tour
:: Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur (about 250 km)
Today we drive to the Pink City Jaipur. Jaipur is
the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its
handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones.
After a break in Jaipur we visit the city palace in
the afternoon which is still the formal residence of
the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city
palace we visit the private collection of the Jaipur
Mahrajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone
observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five
remarkable observatories.
Indian Golden Triangle Tour
:: Day 04. Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of
Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the
ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6
centuries. We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on
the back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we will
visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in
1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements with each
having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air
to circulate and the ladies to watch processions
below without being seen.In the afternoon we have a
walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and
visit a factory to see the famous block printing
work being done since centuries in Jaipur.In the
evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and
visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made
out of white marble. Today we have dinner with a
presentation of Indian music and dance.
Indian Golden Triangle Tour
:: Day 05. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 260
km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, Drive to Agra,Enroute we
make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri,This wonderful
city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as
abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally
stated that it was due to failing in the water
supply. After visit of Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to
Agra. After a short break in the Hotel visit the
Agra Fort. Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest
Mughal emperors. Rest day at leisure.
Indian Golden Triangle Tour
:: Day 06. Agra - Delhi
Early in the Morning visit the most beautiful
monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring
monument to love, with a continually fulfilling
beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his
beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who
died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th
child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take
this impressive memory home. After the visit of Taj
Mahal we have a look at the famous fine marble inlay
work which is still being done in Agra by the
descendants of the families of builders and artists
of the Taj Mahal. Afternoon drive to Delhi.
Evening at the time of departure our driver &
representative will drop you at International
Airport.
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